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Partner dancing is one of those dying pastimes. Be honest: Do you know the difference between a waltz and a polka? Yet audiences have been hooked on Dancing with the Stars for 26 seasons and counting, and the popularity and star power surrounding the show …

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government asked parliament on Wednesday to approve spending of up to 994 million Swiss francs ($1.00 billion) on a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
The Swiss city of Sion is one of seven candidate sites.
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The last ski racers have schussed down the slopes of the Jeongseon Alpine Centre on Mount Gariwang in South Korea but for environmentalists concerned about the future of its sacred forest the real competition is just beginning.
After February’s Winter …

The regional rivalry in East Asia will help make the 2020 Tokyo Olympics successful, according to a leading sports photographer who has documented the past 16 games.
Bob Martin, who has an exhibition of his work running in Tokyo, says Japanese organizers …

By Gregory Scruggs
PYEONGCHANG, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The last ski racers have schussed down the slopes of the Jeongseon Alpine Centre on Mount Gariwang in South Korea but for environmentalists concerned about the future of its sacred …

Taiwanese civic groups campaigning to have the national team compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics under the name â€œTaiwanâ€ instead of â€œChinese Taipeiâ€ had a rude awakening after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) dismissed the matter even before …

Scotland have played Spain only once, a thumping 48-0 win at Murrayfield during the 1999 Rugby World Cup, a game that marked Chris Paterson’s international debut.
Better known as sevens specialists, Spain won’t be at next year’s World Cup in Japan after …

Amid efforts to use only recycled metals in the medals for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, there is growing concern over a shortage of silver. Half the necessary bronze has been collected in the year since collection began, but nearly twice as …

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The Tokyo Organising Committee for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (TOCOPG), has finalised its plans for the venues for the Games.
In a …

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President John Coates, left, speaks as Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, listens during their joint press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, April 24, 2018. …

When the Venice Architecture Biennale opens on 26 May, the genius of cutting-edge designers from around the world will be celebrated. But the show will also be notable for a different kind of innovation: the involvement for the first time of the Vatican, …

By: PTI | New Delhi |
Published: May 5, 2018 10:52:02 pm
Narindra Batra is the president of Indian Olympic Association.
Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra said that the country should aim to win “double digit” medals at the Tokyo Olympics …

Boxing still at risk of Tokyo exclusion
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee on Thursday refused to rule out the possibility of excluding boxing from the 2020 Tokyo Games amid ongoing concerns over the sport’s governing body. In February, the IOC …

IOC president Thomas Bach arrives for a news conference on Thursday. photo: reuters
>>LAUSANNE: World boxing body Aiba is slow in implementing necessary reforms and needs to act now or risk being banned from the 2020 Tokyo Games, International …

When Ryo Taniguchi, designer of the official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, was thinking about studying abroad as a teenager, his illustrator father gave him some sage advice: take the scenic route.
Taniguchi, whose winning …

OSAKA – In early May, Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura traveled to South Africa to attend a Japan-Africa economic meeting and chat up Osaka’s efforts to host the 2025 World Expo. At the gathering were representatives from dozens of African countries, though …

Lausanne - The International Olympic Committee on Thursday refused to rule out the possibility of excluding boxing from the 2020 Tokyo Games amid ongoing concerns over the sport's governing body.
In February, the IOC opened an investigation into the …

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African Union and European Union Commissioners today adopted concrete measures to address pressing global issues in key areas such as peace and security, migration, job creation and agriculture.
This 9th Commission to Commission meeting of the two …

Security Council Press Statement on the joint force of the Group of Five for the Sahel:
The members of the Security Council heard on 23 May 2018 briefings on the activities of the joint force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (FC-G5S) by the Assistant …

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is delivering on its goals and making good progress towards achieving its development and operational targets according to the 2018 Annual Development Effectiveness Review (ADER) (https://goo.gl/ …

May 24, 2018
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today endorsed a proposal on the use of the Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (CPIFR), which were developed by the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) with the …

On May 22, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund
(IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation
[1]
with the Republic of Estonia, and considered and
endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
[2]
The economy of Estonia is …

The response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is far from over, says the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as it announces an expansion of its operation.
“We must remain vigilant …

Geneva,
May 24, 2018
PR/2018/818
The Republic of Korea is adopting WIPO’s ground-breaking “artificial intelligence”-based translation tool for patent documents, making it the first member state to use WIPO Translate in an important advancement for …

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 1Heart Caregiver Services received another award for this year. This time the company garnered the 2018 Spotlight Award for Best in Home Care.
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Sahara Group is delighted to announce its collaboration as a gold sponsor at the inaugural FT Nigeria Summit scheduled to take place in Lagos on Thursday,May 31
LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, May 24, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sahara Group is delighted …

First of its kind project for Philips will deliver a complete hospital solution for state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases
The new Cardiac Care Center is set to address the critical shortage of cardiology services in Ethiopia from as …

The response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is far from over, says the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as it announces an expansion of its operation.
“We must remain vigilant …

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WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The year 2018 is already in full swing and becoming an …

The Robonomics.network platform will empower the Ethereum network infrastructure to be used in Industry 4.0, the IoT and smart cities.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Airalab (https://aira.life/) …

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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) Joint Special Representative (JSR) Jeremiah Mamabolo has concluded a two day visit to oversee progress on the establishment of the Mission’s temporary operating base in Golo, Jebel Marra …

G-PMC is one of the few ISO certification registrars without any ties to infamous accrediting groups linked to foreign nations hostile to American interests
WASHINGTON, DC, US, May 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It's no secret that in …

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The response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is far from over, says the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as it announces an expansion of its operation.
“We must remain vigilant …

International Organizations Events & Conferences

In the past 18 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 19th Guangzhou International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia.
Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again.
Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year.
Achievement
Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions.
Exhibiting Scope
1. Plate metal, Bar,...

This conference offers a platform for:
>>Discussion relating to the current status of women, with a special focus on the following categories that constitute potential challenges to gender equality and women’s rights: the UK’s decision to leave the EU, the refugee crisis, rising levels of (and political legitimisation of) sexual violence and misogyny, cuts in child-care and services for disabled people, lack of access to paid parental leave, tax and welfare reforms, the gender pay gap, sexual harassment and the rise of zero-contract hours.
>>International researchers and scientists from academia, industry and government to present their studies to a multi-disciplinary audience, exchange experiences, discuss proposals, and disseminate results on women’s and gender studies.
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